Decks by Dave Mateo offers European craftsmanship with the personal touch. He has been specializing in
the use of architectural interior and exterior coatings as well as
wooden deck coatings since 1977. Only the highest quality coatings are used. We use all-natural cleaners that are pet and plant safe.

New coating technology means decks can be finished late in the fall and early spring...in temperatures as low as 35° F. There are stains that can be used in low temperature like Sherwin Williams Solid Body Deck Stain and Olympic Maximum Stain and Sealant in One. Let us get your deck in shape for the hard winter.

Email me or text me photos onmy cell (201-578-7811) with measurements of your deck and
take advantage of my

I
use a brush to apply stain for most decks. This forces the coating into
the pores and tiny wood crevices to better seal the surface for a longer lasting job. I can't give a price over the internet but I can give you some idea of the total cost of some recent decks I've done this year. The average price for power washing and
staining a deck in good condition that is approximately 10 x 15 feet to 10
x25 feet would be in the range of $475 to $775. This includes a consultation/estimate and materials.

Dave's Deck Care Tips:

• New decks that have never been stained should be checked for mill-glaze. If there mill-glaze present it needs to be removed before the deck is stained.

• If your deck has already been stained it's best to stay with the same product to get the same results (the only time you would switch products is if the product failed or was reformulated).

• In Winter it's best not to shovel snow off your deck as shoveling can damage the wood. Use a bristle broom to sweep the snow off and never use rock salt on your deck.

• Every deck has a life cycle. When wood is new and in good shape, transparent coatings are used to bring out the beauty. As decks get older and start to succumb to the elements, they usually require a pigmented semi- transparent coating. When decks really start to age they require solid stains to hide the years.